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Founded in 1963, the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) is a membership corporation, international in scope, membership, and objectives, functioning as an international body to promote research, education and communication for tropical biology. The ATBC, currently with members from 65 countries, fosters collaboration and information sharing across a broad community of tropical biology professionals and provides outlets for research dissemination, educational and funding opportunities, particularly for early career scientists working across the tropics. As a coherent global community of science professionals, the ATBC provides a credible, collective, and authoritative vision of tropical biology and conservation issues that underpin public policy and management action.

ATBC new memberships, renewals, and subscriptions to BIOTROPICA are processed by Wiley. Membership is open to all who are interested in tropical biology and conservation. Visit Wiley to become a member, which is a great opportunity to work together with a select team of biologists who are leading major efforts to conserve tropical forests. Other member benefits include:

ATBC is non-profit organization with a limited financial base. Most of our revenue comes from Biotropica journal subscriptions and from membership dues.

Many individuals from developing countries cannot afford costs of annual membership. Your donations can be used to subsidize these members.
Donations are also needed to provide travel funds for students, defray costs of publication and open access for Biotropica authors.
Your donation will ensure that ATBC is a diverse and representative professional society open to all interested members regardless of their ability to pay.